“I’ve been thinking more about Apple introducing a Mac mini with a DVR and the more I think about it, the more interesting the implications become,” analyst Michael Gartenberg blogs for JupiterResearch. “Steve Jobs will likely do what Microsoft could not and that’s make the press believe. The enthusiasts will follow. A mini with this capability could easily become a core part of the digital hub over time. Think enthusiast market first. Then think what happens when this supports HD with an integrated cable card. The PC is already a repository for music and photos. This could help move the transition to both home made video content as well as commercial stuff. iTunes is already doing well on music. Now add in episodic TV shows and movies. With integrated iPod support, Apple only boosts that device as the de-facto standard for mobile entertainment.”

“No need to make a game console a Trojan horse for entertainment, consumers will likely just let this in through the front door with open arms. If I were Microsoft and this is real, I’d start to be a little more concerned,” Gartenberg blogs. “This isn’t just about digital music anymore, it’s about who owns the digital home.”

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